residents and visitors

3 leaders across 3 countries this week.

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2026-08-17 Shavkat Mirziyoyev

These facilities were built in accordance with a document signed by the Head of State on April 30, 2026. Their commissioning will create about 2,000 new jobs, enable hotel services for 50,000 tourists annually, and increase service exports to $4 million. The Congress Hall, designed as a harmonious blend of modern, premium style and elements of traditional Khorezm architecture, is intended to host international forums, business conferences, intergovernmental negotiations, and cultural events. A…

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2026-08-17 Shavkat Mirziyoyev

In recent years, the Khorezm region has focused on developing tourism infrastructure, improving service quality, and extending visitors’ stays. Over the past nine years, 280 hotels and guesthouses have been built, accommodation capacity has increased fourfold, and 11 new tourism facilities have been commissioned. Over the past five years, the number of foreign tourists has increased tenfold. The new tourist town will blend historical heritage with contemporary urban planning. Its architecture d…

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2026-08-16 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Latakia, Aug. 16 (SANA)The “Green Kassab Festival” opened on Saturday evening atKassab Tourist Complexin the countryside ofLatakia province, bringing togethercultural, heritage and tourism activitiesaimed at promoting the town’s natural attractions and supporting local economic activity. The event features artistic performances, a showcase of traditional handicrafts and heritage professions by Kassab artisans,children’s activitiesand a parade through the town square accompanied by a brass band.…

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2026-08-15 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Homs, Aug 14 (SANA)The town ofMarmaritain western Hom’s countryside held a symbolic carnival on Friday to celebrate the Feast of theAssumption of the Virgin Mary, bringing back the festive atmosphere after a nearly two-year hiatus. The event drew large crowds of residents and visitors from acrossSyriaand abroad, contributing to increased tourism activity in the town. Tourism Ministry development consultant, Satea Yassin, saidMarmaritais considered as one of the most important tourist hubs in t…

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2026-08-11 Luis Abinader

Sánchez, Samaná.–The Ministry of Tourism successfully concluded the “Taste the Paradise” festival, where national and international tourists enjoyed the best gastronomy in the city of shrimp. During the days of exhibitions, attendees enjoyed a complete program of gastronomic and cultural offerings, tastings and sales of seafood dishes such as “BocaitoSanchero” and “Ceviche Mango y Mar”. Exhibitors in their different stands offered “Seafood cocktail”, “Seafood snack”, “Breaded, steamed, ginger …